UK iPhone as gift to use abroad?

[vladman]

Hi, quick question (I did a search, but didn't find a topic dealing with a similar enough question)?

Will an O2 PAYG iPhone, bought in the UK, work abroad, with a foreign SIM (speciffically, Czech Republic, where they also have iPhones on their O2)? The idea is to buy a phone here in the UK as a gift for someone living in Prague, CZ (it's possible to buy the iPhone there, but it's much more expensive).

I think the answer is probably no (at least not without jailbraking and/or unlocking, which isn't really an option as the person receiving the phone isn't very tech-savvy), but would appreciate a confirmation, and any other relevant tips or advice.

Thanks!

 

[Moi un Mouton]

No it won't, it's locked to O2 UK

However, according to this page of Apple's, Czech Republic carriers all sell the iPhone factory unlocked: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1937

You can probably order online for delivery in Czech Republic, the carriers all have an English option on their sites

 

[vladman]

thanks very much, moi un mouton.